Strategic School Operations & Finance Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Business Manager for a Basildon secondary school in Essex. The role covers administration, operations, finance, and procurement to keep a high-quality learning environment.

You will manage budgets, procurement, data systems, and compliance, working with senior leadership to improve workflows and policies. Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch, start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school business management, finance, operations, or senior administration.
• Strong capability in budget tracking and financial control.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Professional communication to engage with staff, leadership and partners.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily administrative, operational, and support functions across the school.
• Managing budget monitoring, financial reporting, and efficient resource allocation.
• Coordinating procurement processes, supplier contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Supporting site premises management, health and safety regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Maintaining robust administrative procedures and accurate record-keeping.
• Partnering with senior leadership to enhance operational workflows and efficiency.
• Driving consistent implementation and enforcement of school-wide policies.

Skills

Budget tracking

Financial control

Resource management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Operational improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data literacy

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Business Manager for a Basildon secondary school in Essex. The role covers administration, operations, finance, and procurement to keep a high-quality learning environment.

You will manage budgets, procurement, data systems, and compliance, working with senior leadership to improve workflows and policies. Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch, start ASAP.